Activism Quote by Mickalene Thomas
“Hotels are amazing spaces and platform for activism. If they placed voting booths in hotels and other space of hospitality - a lot more people would vote. Voting poll stations aren't easily accessible. These phone booths should be in more hotels and public spaces. Activism is accessibility. Bravo to the Standard for making it possible.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Advocacy Talk, 2022
Hotels can serve as civic hubs, making voting more reachable and encouraging participation.
In simple terms: Hotels can host voting to increase turnout.
Key Takeaway
Use hotels as voting sites.
Themes
activism
accessibility
civic engagement
Mood
optimistic
inspirational
Type
advocacy
policy proposal
When to use this quote
- hotel management
- election officials
- community organizers
- voters
Key Concepts
public space design
democratic participation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can hotels balance hospitality with civic duties?
- What barriers exist for voting in public spaces?
A Different Perspective
Hotels may lack resources or security for elections.
![“If you look into the mirror, you see that [every part of you] belongs there and you belong there, as you are. You begin to realize that you have a perfect right to be in this universe, to be this way, and you see that there is a basic hospitality that this world provides to you. You have looked…” quote by Chogyam Trungpa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/17c/chogyam-trungpa-1373_apologizing_if-you-look-into-the-mirror-you-see-that_86412.jpg)
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